Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 DC 7805
VA rates it under diagnostic code 7805 in 38 CFR 4.118. Body system: Skin.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 4 rating levels for this code: 10%, 30%, 50%, and 80%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Rated as DC 7800.
Source: 38 CFR 4.118 on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
The schedule rates this as DC 7800 (Scars or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck).
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | See 38 CFR 4.118, DC 7805. |
| 50% | See 38 CFR 4.118, DC 7805. |
| 30% | See 38 CFR 4.118, DC 7805. |
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.118, DC 7805. |
Evaluate any disabling effect(s) not considered in a rating provided under diagnostic codes 7800-04 under an appropriate diagnostic code
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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